At the 2022 Baeksang Arts Awards, a male actor entertained viewers with his cute chemistry with Kim Tae Ri.

The actor was Choi Hyun Wook. Choi Hyun Wook, who starred in the tvN drama "Twenty Five Twenty One" with Kim Tae Ri, sat right next to Kim Tae Ri at the "58th Baeksang Arts Awards" held on the 6th.

At the ceremony, Kim Tae Ri received the TikTok Popularity Award and the Best Actress Award in the TV category.

When Kim Tae Ri was called as the winner of the Popularity Award, Choi Hyun Wook jumped up from his seat and bowed down to congratulate Kim Tae Ri. 

Kim Tae Ri, who saw Choi Hyun Wook stand up, pushed him by the shoulder with a powerful touch and sat him down.

Choi Hyun Wook wrapped himself around Kim Tae Ri's shoulder as if he was trying to hug her and sat back down, drawing laughter.

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The video containing this scene drew much attention as it received more than 20,000 retweets and likes on Twitter.

Since then, Choi Hyun Wook rose from his seat and naturally received the mask that Kim Tae Ri took off when Kim Tae Ri was called the winner of the Best Actress Award in the TV category once again.

He clapped and escorted Kim Tae Ri. Throughout the awards ceremony, the two drew attention with their warm chemistry.

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Choi Hyun Wook appealed his cute charm by faithfully fulfilling Kim Tae Ri's order to make a heart above his head toward the camera.

Choi Hyun Wook, who made his debut with the web drama "Real:Time:Love" in 2019, emerged as a rising star by winning the Best New Male Actor Award at the SBS Acting Awards last year.

Choi Hyun Wook, 21, and Kim Tae Ri, 33, played the roles of Moon Ji Woong and Na Hee Do, respectively, in the tvN drama "Twenty Five Twenty One".

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Actress Lim Ji Yeon is finally opening up about the unexpected backlash she received after showing support for actor Jung Woo Sung during his controversial return to the public eye.

In an interview on January 23rd, following the end of her drama The Tale of Lady Ok, Lim Ji Yeon spoke candidly about the situation that caused a stir at the 45th Blue Dragon Film Awards in November last year.

At the event, Jung Woo Sung made his public return after facing controversy surrounding an “illegitimate child” with model Moon Ga Bi. While Jung Woo Sung took the stage to apologize, Lim Ji Yeon was seen clapping and cheering for him.

Reflecting on that moment, Lim Ji Yeon shared, "It was a brief moment, so it’s hard to say whether it was right or wrong." She added, "I didn’t expect the public’s reaction. On the other hand, I was cautious since The Tale of Lady Ok was airing at the time."

For those who missed it, Jung Woo Sung and Moon Ga Bi, who had been in a relationship since 2022, revealed last year that they were expecting a child.

The actor took full responsibility for the situation and issued an apology during the awards ceremony, saying, "I’m sorry for causing concern and disappointment to everyone who has shown me love and support. I will bear all the criticism, and I promise to take full responsibility as a father to my son".

However, while Jung Woo Sung addressed the controversy, it was Lim Ji Yeon’s show of support that sparked controversy.

She cheered enthusiastically for Jung Woo Sung, while actress Hye Ri, who was seated next to her, kept a neutral, expressionless face. This led to a wave of criticism from some netizens who questioned Lim Ji Yeon’s reaction.

It’s worth noting that Lim Ji Yeon’s agency, Artist Company, was co-founded by Jung Woo Sung and actor Lee Jung Jae, both of whom currently serve as directors.

Could this connection have influenced Lim Ji Yeon’s public display of support? She’s still processing the response, and fans are curious to know how she’ll handle the fallout moving forward.

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